Mew 8
Set: Wizards Black Star Promos
Released: Jul 1, 1999
Pokémon
Psychic Type
Promo
Psychic Type
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About Mew
So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #151
- Card Number 8
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date01/07/1999
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Wizards Black Star Promos
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Psychic
- Health Points50 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Psychic 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Psywave10×
Does 10 damage times the number of Energy cards attached to the Defending Pokémon.
- Devolution Beam
Choose an evolved Pokémon (your own or your opponent's). Return the highest Stage Evolution card on that Pokémon to its player's hand. That Pokémon is no longer Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned, or anything else that might be the result of an attack (just as if you had evolved it).
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Mew, a small and mythical Pokémon, floating gracefully in a dreamy, celestial space. The background features a swirling blend of soft blues, yellows, and purples, creating a sense of ethereal beauty and weightlessness. Mew’s expression is playful and serene, enhancing the mystical atmosphere.The art style is characterized by its bright, pastel color palette, which adds to the whimsical and enchanting mood. The shading is subtle, accentuating Mew's form and giving a gentle sense of depth.
Playability Overview
Mew's versatility with Psywave can scale damage based on energy attachments, but its low HP and reliance on Devolution Beam's situational effect limit its competitive viability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Dreamscape WanderersThis Mew fits great as a special highlight on a dreamy, surreal-themed page. Place it among other mystical or psychic types with soft, colorful backgrounds to keep a calm, otherworldly vibe going strong.Additional Binder Suggestions: Abstract / Calm / Pastel / Mental Realm / Mirage
